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The Community and Economic Development Committee hears matters relating to community development, block grants, job development, business improvement districts, city public relations, industrial land banks and revenue bonds, emerging business enterprises, recreation, cultural arts and the library system. Members: Ald. Joe Davis, Sr. , Chair Ald. Tony Zielinski, Vice Chair Ald. James N. Witkowiak Ald. Willie C. Wade Ald. Terry L. Witkowski Staff Assistant: Joanna Polanco   The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. Members: Ald. Michael J. Murphy, Chair Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Vice Chair Ald. Joe Dudzik Ald. Milele A. Coggs Ald. Nik Kovac Staff Assistant: Tobie Black   The Judiciary and Legislation Committee acts on legal claims against the city and on matters involving other governmental units at the local, state or federal level. It also handles elections and referenda, lobbying, annexation, detachments and boundaries, deferred assessments and refunds or cancellation of taxes or billings. Members: Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Chair Ald. Terry L. Witkowski, Vice Chair Ald. Jim Bohl Ald. Joe Davis, Sr. Ald. Robert Donovan Staff Assistant: Linda Elmer   The Licenses Committee reviews various license and permit applications, including those for alcohol beverage-related businesses, home improvement businesses, rooming houses, loading zones and domestic partners. Members: Ald. Jim Bohl, Chair Ald. Milele A. Coggs, Vice Chair Ald. Ashanti Hamilton Ald. Tony Zielinski Ald. Nik Kovac Staff Assistant: Joanna Polanco   The Public Safety Committee is concerned with issues brought forth from the fire, police, health and neighborhood services departments as well as traffic control, emergency medical services and parking. It also licenses alarm businesses and public passenger vehicles and drivers. Members: Ald. Robert G. Donovan, Chair Ald. Robert W. Puente, Vice Chair Ald. Terry L. Witkowski Ald. James N. Witkowiak Ald. Joe Davis, Sr. Staff Assistant: Linda Elmer   The Public Works Committee is responsible for physical services provided by the city such as street and alley maintenance, waste collection, disposal and recycling, sewer, water and flood control projects, assessments, public buildings, land and waterways. Members: Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Chair Ald. Joe Dudzik , Vice Chair Ald. Willie C. Wade Ald. Robert G. Donovan Ald. Robert W. Puente Staff Assistant: Tobie Black   The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee reviews issues relating to city development, zoning, historic preservation, incremental tax financing, building codes and housing projects. Members:  Ald. James N. Witkowiak, Chair Ald. Willie C. Wade, Vice Chair Ald. Michael J. Murphy Ald. Robert J. Bauman Ald. Tony Zielinski Staff Assistant: Linda Elmer   The Steering and Rules committee, which consists of the Council President and the chairs of the other standing committees, formulate polices and rules for the Common Council, oversees charter schools, and considers extraordinary matters affecting multiple committees. Members: Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr., Chair Ald. Michael J. Murphy, Vice Chair Ald. James N. Witkowiak Ald. Joe Davis, Sr. Ald. Robert J. Bauman   Ald. Ashanti Hamilton Ald. Robert G. Donovan Ald. Jim Bohl Staff Assistant: Tobie Black